Check Matthew Stafford- Net Worth, Wiki, Age, Ethnicity, Girlfriend, Height, Career information

Matthew Stafford is a quarterback in the National Football League. He is currently a member of the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). From 2006 to 2008, he was a member of the University of Georgia Bulldogs. The Detroit Lions selected him first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He is the fourth quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 5,000 yards in a single season, and one of three players in 2011 to accomplish it. He is also the fastest player in NFL history to surpass 30,000 passing yards. He also holds the NFL record for most comeback victories in a season, with eight in the 2016 NFL season. In 2017, he signed a $135 million contract extension with the Lions, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. He was later dealt to the Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff.

Quick Facts

Matthew Stafford Biography

Matthew Stafford was born on February 7, 1988, Matthew Stafford was born. His birthplace is Tampa, Florida, in the United States. His hometown, Dallas, Texas, is where he spent his boyhood. He is an American national with an American-White ethnic heritage. John Matthew Stafford is his birth name or real name. His parents are his father, John Stafford, and his mother, Margaret Stafford. Page, his older sister, is his only sibling. His faith is Christianity, and his Zodiac sign is Aquarius.

In terms of education, Matthew Stafford attended Highland Park High School. Randy Allen coached him, and he was widely regarded as one of the top high school quarterbacks in the United States in the Class of 2006, ranking ahead of Tim Tebow. In 2005, he guided his team to a perfect 15-0 record and the UIL 4A Division I State Championship. He was also named to the Parade All-America Team and the USA Today Pre-Season Super 25. Furthermore, he was voted the 2005 EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp MVP and Best Arm, as well as the 2005 EA Sports National Player of the Year. He graduated from high school early and entered at the University of Georgia in January when he became the Georgia Bulldogs’ first true freshman quarterback to start a game.

He made his debut late in the 2006 season opener against Western Kentucky. He finished his freshman season by leading Georgia to a come-from-behind 31-24 win over Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. He concluded the 2006 season with 1,749 yards passing, seven touchdowns, and thirteen interceptions. In 2007, he recorded 175 yards passing and a touchdown pass in Georgia’s 41-10 Sugar Bowl blowout of the #10 Hawaii Warriors and finished the season with 194 of 348 passes for 2,523 yards (194.1/game) and 19 touchdowns, as well as two rushing scores. He concluded the 2008 season with 235 pass completions for 3,459 passing yards, the second-most in school history, and 25 touchdowns, the single-season record for passing touchdowns, and then elected to forego his senior season and enter the 2009 NFL Draft.

Matthew Stafford Height, Weight

Matthew Stafford has a good-looking athletic body. He stands at a perfect 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall. His bodyweight in balancing is 105 kg. His hair is light brown, and his eyes are equally light brown. Stafford’s additional bodily dimensions, including breast size, hip size, waist size, and others, are yet to be released. He kept his body in good shape by exercising frequently. In general, he has a healthy figure and a charming attitude.

Career

• On April 24, 2009, Matthew Stafford agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions, becoming the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. According to reports, the six-year contract included $41.7 million in guaranteed money with a potential value of up to $78 million.
• On September 6, 2009, Lion’s head coach Jim Caldwell declared that Stafford will be the team’s permanent starting quarterback for the 2009 season.
• In the game against the Minnesota Vikings, Matthew completed his first career touchdown throw, an eight-yard completion to Calvin Johnson.
• On November 22, 2009, he tossed five touchdown passes in a 38-37 win over the Cleveland Browns, becoming the NFL’s youngest quarterback to do so, being more than a year younger than the previous record holder, Dan Marino.
• He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week and Pepsi Rookie of the Week after throwing for 422 yards.
• On the 24th of December, he was placed on injured reserve due to a minor knee injury. In his first season, he threw for 2,267 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions.
• On September 12, 2010, he suffered a right shoulder injury in the season opener against the Chicago Bears. On October 31, he made his return against the Washington Redskins.
• He re-injured his right shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Lions’ loss against the New York Jets on November 7th.
• Dr. James Andrews performed surgery on Stafford’s throwing shoulder, which included an AC joint repair and clavicle shaving, according to the Lions. His 2010 season was cut short due to the operation.
• In a 27-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 11, the Lions threw for 305 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception.
• For his efforts, he was named FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week.
• Stafford and the Lions ended the regular season with a 10-6 record, good for their first playoff appearance since 1999.
• On January 1, 2012, he became the fourth quarterback in NFL history, and the third in the 2011 season, to throw for 5,000 yards in a season, and the second-youngest quarterback in NFL history to do so.
• He became the only quarterback in NFL history to pass for over 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns in four consecutive games over the final four games of the 2011 regular season.
• After the 2011 NFL season, he was chosen an NFC Pro Bowl alternate. He was then selected Pro Football Weekly’s Comeback Player of the Year in 2011, the AP Comeback Player of the Year, and the NFL Alumni Quarterback of the Year.
• On the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012, he was ranked 41st by his teammates.
• He concluded the 2012 season with 20 touchdown passes, one more than in 2011, and the second-most in his career since his rookie season; 4,967 passing yards on 727 attempts; and a QB rating of 79.8, the lowest since his rookie season.
• On July 7, 2013, he committed to a three-year, $53 million contract deal with the Lions. He has a guaranteed salary of $41.5 million till 2017.
• With 1,214 completions over 50 games, he broke Marc Bulger’s record of 1,115.
• He concluded the 2013 season with 4,650 yards passing, 29 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions.
• The Detroit Lions introduced Jim Caldwell as their next head coach on January 14, 2014, during the Pro-Bowl season. They were the NFC’s sixth seed, and this was their first playoff trip since 2011.
• He concluded the 2014 season with 4,257 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, as well as an 85.7 quarterback rating.
• He finished the 2016 season with 4,327 yards passing, 24 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, marking his sixth straight season with at least 4,000 yards passing. He also passed the 30,000-yard mark in his career.
• On August 28, 2017, he signed a 5-year, $135 million extension with a $92 million guarantee, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time.
• In 2018, he had a new head coach in Matt Patricia. On Monday Night Football against the New York Jets on September 10, his season debut, he had four interceptions, although the Lions lost by a score of 48-17.
• In 2018, he threw for 3,777 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
• He was later diagnosed with non-displaced fractures in his upper thoracic spine, which caused him to lose more time than usual. He was placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2019, after missing the previous six games, and the Lions missed the playoffs for the third straight season.

Matthew Stafford Girlfriend, Dating

Matthew Stafford has a wife. On April 4, 2015, he married his lovely bride, Kelly Hall. He met Kelly while they were both students at the University of Georgia. Kelly was a cheerleader when he was the quarterback of the football team. The couple revealed in November 2016 that they were expecting twin girls. The couple has three daughters: Sawyer and Chandler Stafford, twins born in 2017, Hunter Hope Stafford, born in 2018, and Tyler Hope Stafford, due in June 2023. Kelly Stafford stated on Instagram in April 2019 that she has a brain tumor. On April 21, she endured a 12-hour surgery. He took time away from the Lions as training camp began shortly following Kelly’s operation. As of now, the couple is living a joyful life free of disruptions. He is not gay and has a straight sexual orientation.

Matthew Stafford Net Worth

Matthew Stafford is a professional NFL footballer who has been in the league for over ten years. As of 2023, Stafford’s net worth is predicted to be $35 million. Stafford signed a 5-year, $135 million agreement with $92 million guaranteed on August 28, 2017, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time. Stafford is getting a yearly salary of $9,500,000, a roster bonus of $10,000,000, and a workout bonus of $500,000 this year (2023), costing the team a total cap hit of $20,000,000, raising the Los Angeles Rams’ dead cap to $10,000,000. His NFL career is his primary source of riches.